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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,385

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $925

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,719

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelForteForteSonicSonic
TrimLXEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,900 $19,500 $15,065 $16,665
Base Invoice $15,599 $18,528 $14,462 $15,832
Floor mats 115 115    
Remote start 495 495    
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package     525  
Floor mats 93 93    
Remote start 410 410    
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package     462  
Options (change) 610 610 525 0
Options (change) 503 503 462 0
Destination 800 800 795 795
Total Price $17,310 $20,910 $16,385 $17,460
Total Invoice $16,902 $19,831 $15,719 $16,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,502
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelForteForteSonicSonic
TrimLXEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4173hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$17,310$20,910$16,385$17,460
Adjustments for Features0-2,780-1,375-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,310$18,130$15,010$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0$750
Total Invoice$16,902$19,831$15,719$16,627
Adjustments for Features0-2,637-1,319-1,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,902$17,194$14,400$15,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0$608

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelForteForteSonicSonic
TrimLXEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist $25  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Total Value of Features$545$3,325$1,920$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780$1,375$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,637-1,319-1,619

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20142012
ModelForteSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length179.5 in173.1 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height56.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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